The Darien Chamber recently awarded The Dock Shop, DCC “Business of the Year.”
Toni Sabia and Michael LaScala, owners of The Dock Shop and their staff accepted the award at the DCC Annual Meeting. __________
— an announcement from the Darien Chamber of Commerce
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This award is given to a chamber member each year that is supportive of the chamber’s mission in an exemplary way. The Dock Shop has year after year been a generous and devoted supporter of the Darien Chamber. They have supported all that the Chamber does whether participating in Sidewalk Sales to make the three day event special for shoppers or volunteering at the annual Wine Tasting and Auction Benefit and other chamber events, advertising annually in the DCC Local Directory, or participating in the DCC Business Panel Discussion event. Their generosity is boundless and makes a difference with helping the Darien Chamber fulfill its mission of promoting the business community and working to improve the quality of life in Darien.
Come share some holiday spirit at Darien’s “Holiday Magic” event at Grove St. Plaza. Santa will arrive at 4:45 p.m. and will be available to visit with all the children. If you arrive at 4 p.m., the giant animals will return for rides. The Melting Pot will have hot cocoa available to raise money for St.
Local Business Owners and the Darien Chamber of Commerce would like to remind Darien shoppers that Saturday, Nov. 25 is “Shop Small” Saturday in Darien. __________
— an announcement from Darien Chamber of Commerce
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Get your calendar out and save this day for you and your loved ones to enjoy your town! Come celebrate the uniqueness of shopping in Darien! 98 percent of our shops and restaurants are owned locally!
Come share some holiday spirit at Darien’s “Holiday Magic” event at Grove Street Plaza, starting at 4 p.m. on Satuday, Dec. 2. Santa will arrive at 4:45 p.m. and will be available to visit with all the children. If you arrive at 4 p.m., the giant animals will return for rides. The Melting Pot will have hot cocoa available to raise money for St.
Linda McMahon, the 25th administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is coming to Darien for breakfast on Friday, Oct. 20, and she’ll be speaking, too. But you have to register and buy tickets by 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 16. The breakfast event is hosted by the Darien Chamber of Commerce and First Selectman Jayme Stevenson at the Country Club of Darien, 500 Mansfield Ave., along with the chambers of commerce of Norwalk and Wesport-Weston as well as the Business Council of Fairfield County.
Update, 12:03 p.m., Monday — The event is now sold out, according to the Darien Chamber of Commerce. Linda McMahon, the 25th administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is coming to Darien for breakfast on Friday, Oct. 20, and she’ll be speaking, too. But you have to register and buy tickets by 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 16.
On Thursday, April 20, in preparation for Earth Day, The Darien Chamber of Commerce will award the winners of the 10th Annual “Going for Green” event. __________
— an announcement from the Darien Chamber of Commerce
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The awards promotes an ongoing community initiative to act more environmentally friendly, according to this pledge:
I pledge to the community to make ‘Going for Green’ part of my way of doing business and making lifestyle choices in Darien. As I make decisions for my business, or my life, I will consider green options to help make Darien and the Earth, a safe and hospitable home for present and future generations. This year “Going For Green,” sponsored by Darien Bank & Trust, has an awards reception from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Thursday, hosted by the Darien Nature Center at 120 Brookside Road. Culinary delights will be artfully provide by SoNo Baking Company.
Darien “Indoor Sidewalk Sales” take place at participating stores in town from this Thursday through Saturday, July 19 to 21. “Looking for that special find? Visit your favorite Darien shops during Indoor Sidewalk Sales!!” the Darien Chamber of Commerce says on its website. “Darien is especially lucky to have so many locally owned businesses who are generous to all!
